gofre
/ˈɡofɾe/masculine
The English word waffle translates to Spanish as gofre. Wiktionary also lists waffle and wafle.
Meaning: flat pastry pressed with a grid pattern (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| gofre | /ˈɡofɾe/ | masculine |
| waffle | /ˈw̝afle/ /ˈɡwafle/ |
masculine |
| wafle | /ˈw̝afle/ /ˈɡwafle/ |
Latin America, masculine |
| guafle | /ɡwafle/ (from spelling rules) | Latin America, masculine |
The term refers to a flat pastry pressed with a grid pattern.
Which one should you use?
In Spain, the standard and traditional term is gofre. While waffle or wafle might still be understood in Spain due to the influence of English, they are not the primary terms used there. In much of Latin America, the English loanword is adapted into the spelling wafle.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the standard term is gofre. In much of Latin America, you will find the adapted spelling wafle or the English-style waffle. The spelling guafle is also used in Latin America.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
All forms of this word are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡofɾe/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word gofre can refer to a thin, crisp wafer cookie rather than the thick, fluffy breakfast pastry.
- The Spanish word gofre is actually a linguistic traveler from the French word gaufre, rather than coming directly from English.
- In Spain, ordering a gofre at a fair often implies it will be served with toppings like Nutella or whipped cream, rather than syrup.
Examples in context
- Podría traerme un wafle, por favor?Could you bring me a waffle, please?
- Vamos a comer unos gofres con mielLet's have waffles with honey.
- ¿Cuál es el toque especial en sus gofres aquí?What is the special touch in your waffles here?
- ¡Gracias! Los gofres estaban deliciososThank you! The waffles were delicious.
- El gofre está muy crujiente.The waffle is very crunchy.
- Quiero un gofre con fresas.I want a waffle with strawberries.
- ¿Me das un gofre, por favor?Can you give me a waffle, please?
Example conversation
At a breakfast cafe.
- AlejandroHola, ¿tienes algún gofre?Hello, do you have any waffles?
- LucíaSí, tenemos un gofre con miel.Yes, we have a waffle with honey.
- AlejandroPerfecto, quiero ese para desayunar.Perfect, I want that one for breakfast.
- LucíaMuy bien, te lo traigo ahora.Very well, I will bring it to you now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “waffle” translations and entries gofre, waffle, wafle, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gofre, waffle, wafle, CC BY-SA 4.0.
